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Evidence-based recommendations on aortic valve reconstruction with processed bovine pericardium. This involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a new valve made from chemically treated cow pericardium.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 February 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on mosaicplasty in people with symptomatic articular cartilage defects of the knee. This involves taking healthy cartilage from the edge of the joint and inserting it into drilled tunnels in the damaged site.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

14 March 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on robot-assisted kidney transplant in adults. This involves the surgeon using a robot to help with a kidney transplant.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

25 April 2018

Evidence-based recommendations on endobronchial valve insertion to reduce lung volume in emphysema. This involves placing small one-way valves in some airways leading to damaged parts of the lungs.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

20 December 2017

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic nephrectomy (including nephroureterectomy). This involves making small incisions (keyhole surgery) to remove the damaged kidney, or kidney, ureter and surrounding tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

24 August 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy for bile duct cancer. This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is then activated by a small laser to destroy cancer cells and shrink the blockage.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on photodynamic therapy (PDT) for localised inoperable endobronchial cancer (non-small-cell lung cancer). This involves injecting a photosensitising agent into the body that is activated by laser light to destroy the cancerous tissue.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 November 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic liver resection. This involves making small incisions (keyhole surgery) to remove the parts of the liver that are benign or cancerous.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 July 2005

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a left ventricular assist device for destination therapy in people ineligible for heart transplantation.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of endobronchial nitinol coils to improve lung function in emphysema. This involves inserting coils to reduce airflow to damaged parts of the lung.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implantation of a duodenal-jejunal bypass liner for managing type 2 diabetes. This involves attaching a liner as a barrier between food and the upper part of the bowel, with the aim of lowering blood sugar levels.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

27 March 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on joint distraction for knee osteoarthritis without alignment correction. This involves fixing a metal frame around the knee to take weight off the joint and encourage the cartilage to repair itself.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

23 July 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for depression. This involves electrical stimulation of the brain by applying a weak direct current to the scalp.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on preoperative high dose rate brachytherapy for rectal cancers. This involves inserting an applicator into the rectum and using it to deliver radiation to the tumour.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

26 August 2015

Evidence-based recommendations on implanting a baroreceptor stimulation device for resistant hypertension. This involves using electrical impulses from the device that stimulate baroreceptors to help the body lower blood pressure.

Result type

Interventional procedures guidance

Published

28 October 2015